On July 24th, Google is hosting a global experiment based on creating a documentary focused around 24 hours in your life. Given the assumption that anyone who reads this blog is dedicated to a life of sustainable living, this experiment is not only an option to make your big debut in the world, but also a great [...]
Recently at the office we have been having weekly in-house “Lunch and Learns” as we transition from AutoCAD Architecture into Autodesk Revit. Today, listening to an explanation of some of the new features in Revit 2011, my mind began to wander (sorry Melissa), as I began to think about the new capabilities of BIM software [...]
Structural insulated panels, known as SIP’s, are prefabricated structural panels consisting of a rigid foam core, typically expanded polystyrene (EPS), faced with structural skins (typically OSB). These panels are promoted for their thermal efficiency, an air tight envelope, and savings in labor costs resulting from faster erection compared to typical stick framing construction.
These were positive [...]
Nokia has filed a patent application for piezoelectric charging of their cell phones. These phones would charge based upon the user’s movements. So basically, as you move or jostle your phone, the frame would bump into strips of piezoelectric crystals inside and create a current, which would keep your phone “topped off.” Currently, it wouldn’t [...]
As the temperature increases, so does the population of life on Elmwood. Last weekend we hit a bombing 36 degrees and it has been steadily increasing the whole week. This means only one thing; people can finally come outdoors again! Over the summer tons of people are out on Elmwood with their friends walking, shopping, getting coffee [...]
While the City of Buffalo’s resolution to allow city residents to raise chickens on their property, for the consumption of eggs/meat (and this is old news), I just saw my first backyard chicken coop last night, while at Shoshone Park. A park-neighbor has two or three small “chicken-condos” in his backyard. While I didn’t [...]
Does one need a massive quantity of space to build their dream green home? This video, courtesy of PlanetGreen.Discovery.com, proves otherwise. An Architect in Hong Kong developed a high tech functional green home consisting of a mere 330 square feet. Prepare to be amazed.
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A Spanish company has created a 100% biodegradable, non-toxic golf ball that can be used to play golf right into the water. This golf ball, called Ecobioball, will biodegrade in less than 48 hours of entering the water.
So on your next cruise you can play golf and feed the fish!
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All around the city and suburbs, holiday decorations are shining. What a great time of the year to go around and see houses looking like bright, lighted ginger bread houses decorated by holiday spirited families and individuals. No better time then now to switch over all your interior and exterior lights to LED. They still [...]
Here is some information you probably didn’t know about the impact paper and plastic bags have on our environment.
Plastic bags actually create fewer airborne emissions and require less energy than paper bags to produce. And what are our options at the end of life for these bags? Paper bags can be composted (only if they have [...]
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